Meaning
Significa que si una persona busca y elige bien a sus amigos o allegados, obtendrá beneficio y protección.
Primary Function
Giving advice
Communicative Purpose
To advise someone to choose their companions wisely
Pattern
A quien buen árbol se arrima; buena sombra le cobija
Core Structure
A quien [adjetivo] árbol se arrima; [adjetivo] sombra le cobija
Função primária
Giving advice
Propósito comunicativo
To advise someone to choose their companions wisely
Situações de gatilho
When someone is making new friends, choosing a partner, selecting a mentor, or entering a new social circle
Contextos
Informal conversations, advice-giving, reflective discussions, proverbial expressions
Padrão
A quien buen árbol se arrima; buena sombra le cobija
Estrutura central
A quien [adjetivo] árbol se arrima; [adjetivo] sombra le cobija
Slots de substituição
The adjectives describing the tree and the shadow can vary to convey different nuances, but the structure remains fixed.
Colocados típicos
- árbol
- sombra
- arrimarse
- cobijar
Erros comuns
Confusion with the order of the adjectives or the verbs, as the structure is fixed and any change can alter the meaning.
Similar / contraste
Dime con quién andas, y te diré quién eres, A mal tiempo, buena cara
Nuance
This proverb highlights the importance of making wise choices in companionship for long-term benefits.
Efeito pragmático
It conveys a piece of traditional wisdom in a concise and memorable way, often used to emphasize the importance of good choices.
Dica de memória
Choose friends wisely
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